I am very pleased with this purchase!The picture shows' the Item well.I can assure you that it is of the highest quality! : )I got this because I wanted the"Chick Webb" look on my Jazz/Bebop,mini-drumkit!This cymbal arm is made very well and looks beautiful!Nicely chrome plated! It does arch back,like the stand picture shows',not just a "C' shape.The Best.Hate to bragg on them,but Zildjian always seams' to have great stuff!You are going to pay this much for a chrome-plated rod of anything! With that said,you are getting a beautiful,Swan Shaped,Cymbal holder!